Whole-Grain Brown Rice for Everyday Nutrition

Our brown rice is grown from a variety called Frontier, bred at the LSU AgCenter to deliver 53% more protein than the average US brand and a notably low tested GI of 23. It cooks like the brown rice you already know, with the same nutty taste and the same easy method, but every serving brings a little more nutrition to the bowl.

Brown rice is generally considered a more nutrient-dense option because it keeps the bran and germ intact, providing more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined white rice. Parish Brown Rice builds on those natural benefits by also offering higher protein and a lower glycemic index than standard brown rice, giving you even more nutrition in every serving.

Many people with diabetes eat brown rice because it traditionally has a lower glycemic index value than white rice. Our brown rice has an even lower glycemic value than traditional brown rice. White rice is around a 73 GI value, Brown Rice is around a 60 GI value, and our GI value is 41. With brown rice you will get some fiber in your diet, when rice is milled from brown to white you remove the bran layer thus removing the fiber.

A cooked cup of brown rice carries roughly 3 grams of fiber, compared to about 1 gram in standard white rice. That is why brown rice tends to be more filling, slower to digest, and a better fit for steadier energy across the day.

Yes. Parish Rice is non-GMO and naturally gluten-free, including our brown rice variety. Frontier was created at the LSU AgCenter through a natural rice-breeding process over about a decade.

Yes, a little. Brown rice usually takes around 40 to 45 minutes on the stovetop because the bran layer needs longer to soften. The trade-off is worth it for the fiber and nutrients you get in return. A rice cooker handles it without much fuss.

Yes, and a rice cooker is one of the easiest ways to handle it. Use the brown rice setting if your cooker has one, or use about 1.75 to 2 cups of water for every cup of brown rice on a standard setting.

Rinsing is a personal preference. A quick rinse can lift some surface starch and leave the cooked rice a little cleaner and less sticky. It does not meaningfully change the protein, fiber, or nutrient content of the rice itself.

Anyone trying to fit more whole-grain food into their meals, build more fiber into their day, or simply eat a more wholesome version of the rice they already love. It works for busy families, health-conscious cooks, and anyone who treats rice as a daily staple.

Parish brown rice is grown in Eunice, Louisiana on a second-generation family farm. We grow it on family soil with care and attention to nutrition, every season.

If you're trying brown rice for the first time, the 2 lb bag is a good starter. Currently that is the only size we are offering. If you cook brown rice multiple times a week or feed a family, a larger size is the better value when it becomes available. Let us know if you would like to see us release a bigger size bag!